Wornall/Majors House Museum

10/28/2026

One last October event, one more chance for a ghost story.

Let the stories guide you through the Alexander Majors House on October 30, when Spirits in the Halls invites you to explore its paranormal past at your own pace.

Bring your own internet-connected device and headphones. Wired headphones are also available on-site.

Friday, October 30 | 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Last admission at 3:30 p.m.
Alexander Majors House Museum | 8201 State Line Road
Tickets: $10 for adults | $5 for kids

Walk-ins are welcome, with priority entry for those who register in advance.

Tickets and details:

Step into the paranormal past on an audioguided ghost tour of the Alexander Majors House Museum, where history and hauntings meet.

10/27/2026

Our final Missouri Humanities Council-funded America 250 event deserves a full day of history, and we’re going all out!

Join us for Drop-In History: Civil War in Missouri at the Alexander Majors House. We’ll have cannon demonstrations, talks on jayhawkers and Civil War medicine, trivia, temporary exhibits, hands-on activities, and story time with the Amazing Hazel.

Bring your curiosity, drop in when you like, and help us close out the series!

Saturday, November 14 | 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Alexander Majors House Museum | 8201 State Line Road
Free admission

Details and schedule:
https://wornallmajors.org/events/drop-in-history-civil-war-in-missouri/

10/26/2026

One of the best days ever - thank you to everyone who showed up for Howl-O-Ween 2026.

And a big shout out to the sponsors without whom we would be able to have the event: Platte Woods Animal Hospital Itty Bitty Pitty Co Four Pretty Paws and Callie Mae's Barkery & Bath.

10/23/2026

You keep selling out our walking tours, and we’re taking the hint! We’ve added one last date for each walk before we call it a season.

Secrets of Loose Park: November 4
Brookside History and Horrors: November 5
Wicked Westport: November 12

More secrets, more scandals, and one more reason to put on your walking shoes. Grab your spot before these dates sell out, too: https://wornallmajors.org/events/

10/22/2026

Three events, two historic houses, one weekend of Halloween fun! Join Wornall/Majors House Museums for history talks, paranormal investigations, and costumed pups.

Victorian Macabre: History Spookeasy
Saturday, October 24 | Sessions at 6 and 8 p.m.
Alexander Majors House Museum
Enjoy themed cocktails and explore Victorian murder or mourning with museum staff. Choose one session or attend both!

Haunted Histories: Paranormal Night
Saturday, October 24 | 8–11 p.m.
Alexander Majors House Museum
Join medium Peggy Casper for a 90-minute paranormal investigation of the historic house, using investigative tools to explore its reported hauntings.

Historic Howl-O-Ween
Sunday, October 25 | 2–4 p.m.
John Wornall House Museum
Bring your costumed pup for local pet vendors, pup cups, and a costume parade with prizes! Check in between 2 and 3 p.m. before the parade begins at 3:15.

Find details and registration for all three events: https://wornallmajors.org/events/

10/22/2026

We made the list!

10/21/2026

Oral histories preserved spiritual traditions and connect generations. On the Wornall/Majors blog, explore the Otoe-Missouria creation story and how it connects the origins of seven clans with traditions of leadership, cooperation, and community.

Read more on the WMHM blog: https://wornallmajors.org/otoe-missouria-creation-story/

10/21/2026

If you’ve ever seen Director of Programs Sarah Goebel sprint outside when a dog walks onto the property, you’ll understand why Howl-O-Ween is her favorite workday of the year.

These photos from past years are a few reminders of what makes it so much fun. Join Sarah on October 25 from 2–4 p.m. at the John Wornall House Museum for pup cups, Itty Bitty Pitty Co, and a costume parade with prizes.

No pup? No problem! Spectators are always welcome.

More information at: https://wornallmajors.org/events/howl-o-ween/

10/20/2026

A little behind-the-scenes look at the Wornall/Majors House Museums as we unframe the “tear catchers” from our collection. Want a closer look? See them in person at Victorian Macabre: History Spookeasy!

Details: https://wornallmajors.org/events/victorian-macabre-history-spookeasy/

10/19/2026

We have two frighteningly good signature cocktails on offer at our Victorian Macabre: Halloween Spookeasy on October 24.

If you attend Session 1, "How to Murder Like a Victorian," you can enjoy our bloody twist on a Dirty Shirley, Bury the Hatchet. This vodka and ginger ale based drink has a splash of something darker, garnished with a bloody hatchet.

Session 2, "How to Mourn Like a Victorian," features the gin-based Widow's Tears. Gin, lemon, and bitters are transformed with magical color-changing ice.

Can't choose which one looks better? You'll just have to tend both hair-raising sessions! More information and tickets at https://wornallmajors.org/events/victorian-macabre-history-spookeasy/.